The Rockford Files - Season 1 - Eps 2: The Dark and Bloody Ground
Jim reluctantly agrees to work for Beth Davenport. His job is to help her prove her client, Ann Calhoun, is innocent of the crime she is accused of; murdering her husband Kevin Calhoun. Jim's investigation takes him to the town of Parker, Arizona, where the Calhouns are from. He digs up info someone doesn't want found out and is almost killed trying to return to L.A. Socialites Clyde Russell and Elizabeth Gorman, who were throwing a party the Calhouns attended, are also investigated. Jim's investigation is making someone nervous as another attempt is made on his life.
About The Rockford Files

Title: The Rockford Files
First Air Date: 1974-09-13
Last Air Date: 1980-01-10
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.541/10 (from 109 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 7
Total Episodes: 122
Network: NBC
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Production Companies: Universal Television, Roy Huggins-Public Arts Productions, Cherokee Productions
Synopsis
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.
Cast

James Garner
Jim Rockford

Noah Beery Jr.
Joseph "Rocky" Rockford